Did you know there was a Veterans Creative Arts Festival? I did not. This year’s event for Arizona is February 9 – 11, taking place in the beautiful city of Prescott. See you there? ~Bill The 2015 National Veterans Creative Arts Festival is scheduled for Feb. 9-11 and all hospitalized and enrolled, outpatient veterans are… Read More
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A thoughtful gift for my wife
I’m always intrigued by the annual Consumer Electronics Show. I have little to no connection to anyone in the high-tech field and even less technical ability, so any chance of my being on the short list for an invitation to next year’s event is nil. Still, I am completely fascinated by the technological world’s view… Read More
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Arizona veteran receives two tickets to Super Bowl XLIX
By KTAR Newsroom, | January 30, 2015 @ 4:14 pm PHOENIX — One week ago, Conrad Shulte was ending his nine-year career in the Army. On Sunday, he’ll be attending Super Bowl XLIX in Glendale. Shulte, who lives in the North Valley, received two tickets to the big game from the Military Assistance Mission…. Read More
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10-year-old’s push ups help military families – HLN
This kid is AWESOME!! ~Bill ————————————- By Mark Morgenstein / HLN /updated4:25 PM EDT, Wed September 17, 2014 NEED TO KNOW 10-year-old gymnast Kaylyn Mintz did 84 push ups, beating a JROTC cadet in a faceoff Mintz performed impressive planking as well at a charity event for military families North Carolinian Mintz is hoping to… Read More
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With planes, saws and chisels, veterans craft support – Lowell Sun
By Amelia Pak-Harvey, apak-harvey@lowellsun.com Updated: 09/13/2014 07:55:12 AM EDT0 Comments AYER — Veteran Lee Curll stands in Steve Branam’s basement, watching him shave a block of wood. Beforehand, Branam offers a little safety lesson on the chisel — a small tool that doesn’t look nearly as intimidating as the saws, hammers and metal that… Read More
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It’s great to read news about something that is just kind.
Maine schools will ask military families to self-identify so students can get support Posted Sept. 13, 2014 by By Nell Gluckman, BDN Staff BANGOR, Maine — Students at public schools across the state will get a letter to take home next month asking if they are members of military families. Parents who fill out the… Read More
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How a Bad Home Inspector Can Jeopardize a Sale
By: Anne Miller via realtor.com Home inspection represents a key piece of the home-buying process –– an expert eye that gives an invaluable assessment of the biggest investment a buyer will make (and that a seller has previously made). A good home inspector can ease the process and make sure there’s no surprises. A bad home inspector can… Read More
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Love em or hate em, Apple’s got our attention… again.
Whatever your opinion of Apple, I can’t think of any other consumer-centric company who’s product debut is Breaking News on news shows or news channels. You have to admit their marketing is brilliant.
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Zak Ebrahim: I am the son of a terrorist. Here’s how I chose peace – TED Talk
A tightly scheduled lifestyle has made me a fan of TED Talks… they’re short and to the point, sometimes entertaining, other times informative. This one makes a deep impression, even in the reaction of the audience. Worth a watch! ~Bill
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Why veterans should be free to choose own health care – NewsObserver.com
By Stewart Dompe and Adam C. Smith September 2, 2014 on NewsObserver.com President Obama’s plan, revealed last week in Charlotte, for reforming the scandal-plagued Department of Veteran Affairs is a simple one: Spend more money. The VA came under fire earlier this year after investigators discovered chronic delays in providing care, with the added bonus… Read More
